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Location: Danville, Illinois\nReports To: Program Supervisor\nSUMMARY\nThe Group & Community Engagement Specialist plays a vital role in engaging youth and families through structured group sessions, one-on-one support, and community-based programming. This position maintains a manageable caseload, delivers youth-focused group sessions in school and community settings, and supports ongoing engagement through activities and family events.\nThe Specialist also facilitates group intakes, manages documentation, collaborates with community partners, and contributes to program improvement through youth feedback and participation in peer observations. This role may also provide crisis response backup and represent the program at community events.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nMaintain an active caseload of approximately 15-20 participants, adjusting as directed by the Program Supervisor.\n\nOrganize and facilitate group sessions within schools and community settings.\n\nConduct group intakes and ensure accurate and timely participant documentation.\n\nPlan and execute program-hosted activities and family engagement events.\n\nCollaborate closely with community partners to strengthen outreach and participant support.\n\nProvide backup crisis response assistance as needed.\n\nParticipate in peer session observations to support continuous quality improvement.\n\nAttend community partner events and represent the program with professionalism and enthusiasm.\n\nCollect and analyze Youth Satisfaction Surveys to inform service enhancements.\n\nTRAINING and Education REQUIREMENTS\nComplete all Core Curriculum training(s) required for the position.\n\nComply with Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) program standards and requirements for CCBYS.\n\nFulfill all state-mandated reporting laws and maintain compliance with federal and agency training standards.\n\nAttend required meetings, workshops, and professional development opportunities as assigned.\n\nBachelors Degree with a Human Services Focus is required.\n\nTRAUMA-INFORMED CARE COMMITMENT\nAll team members are expected to incorporate the Five S’s of Trauma-Informed Care into their daily practice:\nSafety - Ensuring physical and emotional safety for clients and staff.\n\nSelf-Regulation - Managing one’s own emotions to support effective client interactions.\n\nSupportiveness - Building relationships rooted in respect and compassion.\n\nStrengths - Identifying and reinforcing the positive attributes of each client.\n\nSelf-Care - Maintaining wellness and managing secondary stress responses.\n\nCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS\nCompetitive Pay: $23-$24.04 hourly - non-exempt\n\nHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance\n\nDisability & Life Insurance\n\nPaid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays\n\nRetirement Plan\n\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\n\nEmployee Discounts on services such as cell phones, restaurants, and more","description_format":"text","description_chars":3000,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance","Professional development","Retirement plans","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Health Care","Mental Health","Dental Care"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-22T02:12:22Z"}],"liveness":{"score":5,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.164,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":334,"expected_fill_days":27,"reasons":["conf:47","win:tail","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/auntmarthas-group-community-engagement-specialist","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/auntmarthas-group-community-engagement-specialist.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T13:19:12Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}